Water Workouts

On holiday or at home, deepen your stretches by cooling down in the pool

by Paige Greenfield

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Hamstrings

In waist-deep water, place one foot, heel down and knee bent, on a low step. Keeping the back leg straight and looking ahead, flex at the hips to bring the torso forward until you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh.

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